Membership
When you become a member of OperaLex, you provide vital support for Central Kentucky’s vibrant opera scene and help educate the next generation of opera stars.
Membership Levels
OperaLex Members deepen their opera experience with exclusive benefits while providing the ongoing philanthropic resources to assure that our community has a thriving, professional-level opera company. Giving levels are designed to fit every budget.
Student or Senior
Member
$25
Supporting
Member
$100
Associate
Member
$50
- Member recognition in performance programs and on website
- Quarterly Bravo newsletter
- Invitation to Pre-Opera Interpretive Talks
- Notice of and Preferred Seating at Opera Preview Luncheons*
Partner
$250
- All Member level benfits plus:
- Advance notice of ticket sale and opportunity to pre-purchase seats
Advocate
$500
- All Member and Partner level benefits plus:
- Invitation to a dress rehearsal
Leadership Levels
Opera is expensive because it is spectacular. It includes all the arts: acting, singing, set design and symphony. OperaLex Patrons provide the leadership support to sustains our local opera company, the UK Opera Theatre, as one of the top five academic opera programs in the country.
Bronze
$1000
- All member level benefits plus:
- Bronze Patron level recognition in performance programs and on website
- Preferred seating at operas, Grand Night for Singing and Alltech Celebration of Song
Silver
$2,500
- All Member and Bronze Patron level benefits plus:
- Silver Patron level recognition in performance programs and on website
- Access to preferred parking
- Luncheon with the Artistic Director
- Invitation to a dress rehearsal with backstage tour and photos
Gold
$5,000
- All Member, Bronze and Silver Patron level benefits plus:
- Recognition in Artistic Director’s remarks at opera performances
- Gold Patron level recognition in performance programs and on website
General Director’s Circle
$10,000
- All Member, Bronze, Silverand Gold Patron level benefits plus:
- Annual Meeting with the Director
- Exclusive opportunities to travel with Director to see operas around the country**
- 45-minute in-home performance by faculty and staff
**Members are responsible for their own travel expenses and opera tickets
Members and Patrons may opt out of receiving all benefits at the time of enrollment.
All members are eligible to join OperaLex Volunteers, a dedicated group of active supporters who serve the needs of OperaLex in its support of the UK Opera Theatre.
Become A Member!
Membership in OperaLex supports the organization and the students, faculty and staff of the UK Opera Theatre program. Joining OperaLex brings benefits and privileges to its members in appreciation for their patronage and continuing interest.